Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Chipping Ongar
Storm damage roof reports across Chipping Ongar, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Chipping Ongar, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Chipping Ongar: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photographs, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at broken or displaced guttering and damaged pots on the stack, across ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Houses in smaller places like Chipping Ongar can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Chipping Ongar (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chipping Ongar
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Places near Chipping Ongar
Other services in Chipping Ongar
Chipping Ongar questions
Is my home in Chipping Ongar listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Chipping Ongar?
Yes. Chipping Ongar is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Chipping Ongar?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
The streets around a church like United Reformed Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey will not cover
Wind, rain and roofs in Chipping Ongar
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Hill Hall about 4.4 miles south-west, Chipping Ongar sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chipping Ongar Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Chipping Ongar is about 6 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Chipping Ongar gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Chipping Ongar is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CM5 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Lavender Mews and Stanley Place. Main roads around Chipping Ongar include the A128. Other places close to Chipping Ongar include Greensted (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile north), High Ongar (1 mile east), Greensted Green (2 miles west) and Norton Mandeville (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Chipping Ongar
Around Chipping Ongar, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ongar Academy and The Royal Oak pub. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4.5 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gernon Bushes.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- How your policy defines a storm
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs